Learning & Development Specialist

Parkinson's UK; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to transforming lives through training and development. As a Trainer, you will design and implement impactful learning programmes, working closely with enterprises to enhance workforce skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive environment committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

6 additional days for volunteering

5% Employer's pension contribution

£250 annual 'Live and Learn' allowance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training and development programmes is essential.
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and tools required.
• Ability to facilitate engaging and motivational sessions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering training programmes to support workforce development.
• Identifying training needs in collaboration with business leaders.
• Managing flexible work patterns across various locations.

Skills

Communication

Teaching methodologies

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

CIH Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards

Tools

MS Office (especially PowerPoint)

Job description

Vacancy Location Liverpool

Contract Type Fixed Term

The Vacancy

• Annual salary of £35,000 - £40,000 DOE (FTE)
• Fixed term - 12 Months
• Full-time (35 hours), part-time and flexible working patterns available
• Liverpool city centre office base (local travel across Merseyside)hybrid working

(Due to the nature of this role, there is no set structure for hybrid working. Your work location will vary from week to week dependant on the client's need and may require travel to sites across the North West.Some weeks you might have 1 day in the office and 4 days working from home, other weeks it could be a full week working from home. Flexible working requirements can be discussed at interview stage.)

Please Note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this position. All applicants should apply directly through the Regenda Website. Any applications submitted through agencies will not be considered.

Proposed Interview Date: 24th July2025

The role

The purpose of this role is to design and deliver engaging and inspiring learning & development training programmes which support individuals and businesses to achieve their full potential.

You will be responsible for working with key business leaders and managers to identify training needs. You will be designing and delivering effective training solutions which develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to support their workforce development/people strategies.

The ideal candidate will be able to deliver programmes such as Leadership and Management and be CIH Level 4 qualified or willing to work towards this qualification in Housing.

The right fit

• Ability to demonstrate experience in delivering training and development programmes - Essential
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and tools- Essential
• You will be qualified to Level 4or above in CIH or willingness to work towardsthe qualification-Desirable
• Ability to communicate, present and speak in public as well as facilitate engaging and motivational sessions to ensure that key outcomes are met.
• Able to build effective working relationships with businesses and partner organisations.
• Able to work on a variety of online platforms such as MS office (especially PowerPoint) to keep accurate, up to date records.
• Willingness to keep on top of new techniques in corporate teaching, a proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Experience of working in the housing sector with up to date knowledge and understanding.
• You will have the opportunity to bring you own experience and knowledge to this role where you can bring your own suggestions to the company

Who we are

At The Learning Foundry we are passionate about helping people and businesses achieve their full potential. Whether it's helping someone to start or progress in their career or supporting a business to recruit new staff or upskill their workforce, we are a full-service training provider with the knowledge and experience to suit individual needs.

The Learning Foundry is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

Next steps

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

What we offer

The Learning Foundry really is a great place to work – and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re an accredited Best Companies Top 100 employer and have achieved Investors in People Gold status.

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives.

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which, amongst other things, includes:

• A range of flexible working options.
• 27 days paid annual leave each year (rising one day per year up to a maximum of 32 days after five years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• 5% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme.
• £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people"

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.